Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Manager, Marine Operations to fill this role, which is based in our Doral office. The Manager Marine Operations serves as a key liaison between shipboard and shoreside Marine Operations, reporting to the Director of Marine Operations. This role ensures the smooth and efficient execution of marine operations across the fleet by providing strategic guidance, operational support, and compliance oversight. It involves proactive planning, emergency response, and coordination with multiple departments to uphold safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards. The position also manages Nautical Operations Officers and supports strategic initiatives such as voyage optimization and decarbonization.

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Manager, Marine Operations Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact for marine operations between ships and shoreside.
• Provide operational support related to safety, navigation, itineraries, and compliance.
• Liaise with shoreside departments and ship senior leaders.
• Coordinate day-to-day marine operations including bridge equipment, charts, BRM, weather, and polar preparation.
• Review voyage efficiency and support route optimization and decarbonization efforts.
• Plan ship operations in collaboration with all relevant departments.
• Support vessels during emergencies and participate in the shore emergency response team.
• Share Marine Duty Phone responsibilities with the FOC Miami.
• Manage Nautical Operations Officers and implement best navigational practices fleet-wide.
• Approve itineraries and maintenance plans to ensure voyage safety.
• Monitor weather and proactively address itinerary impacts.
• Oversee nautical charts, folios, and related budgets and invoices.
• Conduct shipboard visits for operational reviews and officer support.
• Lead and support departmental and cross-functional projects.
• Assist in polar and region-specific maritime compliance.
• Monitor maritime regulations and develop compliance plans.
• Support marine investigations, risk assessments, and safety reporting.
• Represent the Director of Marine Operations when required.
• Promote and uphold HESS (Health, Environment, Safety, and Security) standards and leadership.                 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Master Mariner’s License (Unlimited).
• Relevant passenger ship qualifications and certifications.
• Minimum 5 years of seagoing experience as a Deck Officer (First Officer Bridge Manager or higher).
• Strong knowledge of passenger shipping operations and global itineraries.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company’s schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday – Thursday)

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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